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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,032.53, 69,037.58 and 12,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,032.53, 69,037.58 and 12,751.73 is: 19,124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,032.53 : 69,037.58 = 12,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,032.53/69,037.58 = 12,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,032.53x = 69,037.58 × 12,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,032.53x = 880,348,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,348,516.25/46,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.49

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